Homecoming Scotland 2009 celebrates the 250th anniversary of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. A year-long, country-wide programme of events will celebrate some of Scotland’s greatest contributions to the world: Burns himself, Whisky, Golf, Great Scottish Minds and Innovations and the country’s rich culture and heritage. Whether you’re a Scot or you just love Scotland, 2009 will be a fantastic year to come home.
Burns Supper
Featured event: Burns’ 250th Anniversary Weekend

To launch the fantastic year-long programme of events, Homecoming Scotland is co-ordinating the World Famous Burns Supper celebration in January 2009. The opening weekend also features other Burns-themed highlights. Auld Lang Syne at Celtic Connections will celebrate Robert Burns’ influence on Scottish music whilst Burns Light, a spectacular lantern procession and fire show, will wind its way through the heart of Dumfries passing key Burns landmark sites. The National Burns Collection Touring Exhibition brings together for the first time 36,000 objects associated with Robert Burns which will be exhibited across the country between January and November. To find out about how to take part in the World Famous Burns Supper celebration and the other events during the Burns' 250th Anniversary Weekend, make sure you visit Homecoming Scotland 2009 (www.homecomingscotland2009.com).
Homecoming 2009 highlights

There are over 100 events in the Homecoming 2009 calendar, and each month, we’ll feature a different one.

source: visitbritain.co.uk

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